Photo Courtesy of MXLAN Festival

Get ready for a weekend full of festivities in McAllen, Explorers! Celebrate the MXLAN Summer Music and Interactive Arts Festival all weekend, watch a movie under the stars at Movies in the Park, and more! Read on for more things to do in McAllen this weekend!

Friday, July 26^th

• Photo Fun Fridays at Quinta Mazatlán is scheduled from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
• Artisan Mercado of MXLAN at the McAllen Convention Center will be held from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM. This event will continue on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM as well both days.
• Participate in the MXLAN’s Mindgames E-Sports Festival at the McAllen Convention Center from 1:30 PM until 5:00 PM. There will be a fee of $5 to $10 per game entry.
• Compete in the MXLAN’S Mindgames Chess Festival at the McAllen Convention Center beginning at 7:00 PM. There will be a fee of $50 per participant. Click here to register.
• Have some fun with the family with Circo Hermanos Vazquez at the McAllen Performing Arts Center beginning at 8:30 PM. Standard admission will be $50 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
• Water Fun Fest at Yerberia Cultura is scheduled from 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM.
• Celebrate the 7^th Anniversary of Thirsty Monkey Bar at 1613 Chicago Ave. at 10:00 PM.
• Experience the La Guelaguetza Show at MXLAN at the McAllen Performing Arts Center beginning at 3:30 PM. Click here to purchase tickets.

Photo Courtesy of McAllen Parks and Recreation

Saturday, July 27^th

• Participate in Tai Chi Under The Oaks at the McAllen Nature Center form 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM.
• Nature Detective Walk at Quinta Mazatlán is scheduled from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. There will be a park admission fee of $3.
• Nature Nuggets at Quinta Mazatlán will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. There will be a park admission fee of $3.
• The Waterbotics Workshop at the IMAS is scheduled from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM. There will be a fee of $5 per participant. Click here to register.
• Saturday Morning Art Making at the McAllen Creative Incubator is set from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM. There will be a fee of $10 per participant.
• Yoga at the McAllen Farmers Market will happen from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM.
• Join MXLAN’s Mindgames E-Sports Festival at the McAllen Convention Center from 1:30 PM until 5:00 PM. There will be a fee ranging from $5 to $10 per game entry.
• Bring the family to Circo Hermanos Vazquez at the McAllen Performing Arts Center beginning at 6:00 PM. Standard admission will be $50 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
• Movies in the Park: The Greatest Showman will be screened from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM.
• Rhythm Room presents Que Viva La Salsa at Cine El Rey from 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM. There will be a fee of $15 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets.
• Join CC’s Sweets and Tweets for their second annual Harry Potter Day beginning at 11:00 AM.
• Taste delicious food from the top grillers of Mexico at MXLAN’s Firemaster’s Food Festival beginning at 7:30 PM at the McAllen Convention Center. There will be an entrance fee of $35. Click here to purchase tickets.
• The Mezcal, Tequila & Catrinas Festival at MXLAN at the McAllen Convention Center is set to happen from 8:30 PM until 11:00 PM. There will be a fee of $35. Click here to purchase tickets.
• In honor of Frida Kahlo’s birthday month, J’aime Le Livres will be hosting Margaritas Con Frida from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. There will be a fee of $35 per participant. Click here to reserve your spot.
  

Photo Courtesy of IMAS Museum

Sunday, July 28^th

• Free Family Sunday Funday at IMAS is scheduled from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
• Youth Art Class: Flower Crowns at IMAS will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM. There will be a $10 registration fee. Click here to register.
• Mindgames Chess Festival at MXLAN at the McAllen Convention Center will begin at 10:00 AM. There will be a fee of $50 per participant. Click here to register.
• Experience the La Guelaguetza Show at MXLAN at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 1:00 PM. Click here to purchase tickets.
• Circo Hermanos Vazquez at the McAllen Performing Arts Center will begin at 9:00 PM. Standard admission will be $50 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.

Have Fun, Explorers!

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This weekend, start your Friday by celebrating the Summer Solstice, watch a movie during Saturday’s free Movies in the Park event, and end Sunday by creating art in the park! Read more about each event below!

Friday, June 21^st

• Make time for a Mansion Tour at Quinta Mazatlán from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The cost of admission is only $3!
• Photo Fun Friday’s at Quinta Mazatlán will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
• Summer Splash will be held at the IMAS from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. This is a special event for new and existing IMAS members.
• Join Food Park: Unplugged featuring twelve food trucks, live music, and more! This event is happening from 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM.
• Celebrate Fantasyland Skate Center’s Grand Opening from 1:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
• Summer Solstice Social at The Gremlin is scheduled to happen from 10:00 PM until 2:00 AM.
• Roof 324 presents: Waikiki Tiki ROOF starting at 7:00 PM.
• International Day of Yoga at the McAllen Nature Center will happen from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
• Summer Tiki Party at Bourbon St. Grill will begin at 4:00 PM.
• Summer Solstice at The Yard will begin at 6:00 PM. Bounce between the Aguas Frescas bar or the DJ booth, hula some hoops, or slurp your way to victory in the watermelon eating contest!

Saturday, June 22^nd

• Tai Chi Under the Oaks is scheduled at the McAllen Nature Center from 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM.
• Beginners Butterfly Walk at the McAllen Nature Center is scheduled from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM.
• Nature Nuggets at Quinta Mazatlán will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
• Yoga at the Market will be held from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM. Meet at the McAllen Farmers Market.
• The Bark ‘n Bowl 7^th Annual Fundraiser at Flamingo Bowl will take place from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. There is a fee of $20 per person.
• Celebrate the 38^th Anniversary of Pepper’s at Uptown from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
• Movies in the Park: Ralph Breaks the Internet will be screened at Westside Park – Ballfield 2 from 7:00 PM until 10:30 PM.

Sunday, June 23^rd

• Free Family Sunday Funday at IMAS will take place from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
• Art in the Park at the McAllen Nature Center will happen from 7:15 PM until 8:15 PM.
• Boat and Fish on Town Lake at Firemen’s Park is scheduled from 4:00 PM until 8:30 PM.

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